Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in translational neuroimaging

The salary will be paid at Grade 7 Lecturer – Grade 8 Senior Lecturer, £39,685 to £56,482 per annum, plus £2,323 per annum London Allowance.

Fixed term for five years

This is a Full-time   

King’s College London with its 200 years of heritage is recognised today as a world-leading research university, ranked 7th in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. We understand the need to turn original thinking into everyday application, encouraging curiosity to develop work that makes an impact on society and global issues. Great names from King’s are continuing to change the world.

The post is an exciting opportunity for a leading academic with an international research profile to shape the King’s Health Partners’ research strategy for mental health.  It is a full-time position, within the Sackler Institute for Translational Neurodevelopment. The successful applicant will have an established international research/publication and grant profile (Senior Lecturer) or the clear potential (Lecturer) to contribute to the Sackler Institute.  To be considered candidates should have a PhD (or relevant medical post graduate qualification) and expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders, or neuroscience research. Candidates will be able to write high quality peer reviewed research publications and funding applications and will have record in attracting research grant income, studentships and/or fellows. They will have experience in supervision of post-graduate students and in running complex studies. The successful candidate will have excellent presentation and communication skills.

Located in the heart of London, King’s is the hub of a global network of strong academic connections and collaboration, with prestigious international partnerships within and across disciplines – scientific and medical, social and creative. King’s is investing in the highest calibre of talent to drive the university forward to achieve its greatest potential. The very best from the United Kingdom and across the globe are invited to join King’s. We are looking for a strong commitment to teaching and research, to push the boundaries of knowledge, influence the future and create a lasting impact.

The selection process will include competency based questions and a panel interview.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on a date TBC.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Professor Declan Murphy on declan.murphy@kcl.ac.uk

To apply for this role, please go to the King’s College London HireWire Job Board and register to download and submit the specified application form.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 6 December 2015

Neurodevelopmental, Neuroscience, Grant application, Translational imaging, Biomarker, Research